Michigan State University Public Health

12/19/2025

From growing up just 10 minutes from Flint to supporting community health through the Nate’s MPH journey has always been person. His work in referrals, mental health resources, and data-driven evaluation reflects a deep commitment to health equity and community-centered change.

Now a proud MPH graduate, Nate is ready to empower communities and help build a healthier, more equitable future starting right here at home. Congratulations Nate!🎉

12/16/2025

On December 16, 2022, Michigan State University created its 1st philanthropically named department.

As we mark three years of the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, we’re celebrating a model that puts community at the heart of public health — bringing local voices and university experts together as equal partners to create solutions that last.

Thank you to the Charles Stewart for helping make this vision possible and for supporting a Spartan approach to public health rooted in collaboration, trust, and impact.

12/15/2025

A recent webinar led by MSU researchers highlighted the often-overlooked mental-health needs of criminal-legal professionals.

From courts and corrections to probation, parole, and law enforcement, these roles come with high stress and trauma exposure—making strong mental-health supports essential for both workforce well-being and healthier communities.

👉 Read the webinar recap at the link in the comments.

11/05/2025

Spartans at APHA 2025! Together we are making the public’s health a priority. 💚🤍

10/29/2025

New research from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine shows that poverty after prison doesn’t just cause financial stress — it also hurts how people think and make decisions. Lead researcher Jennifer Johnson said that when people return home from incarceration, “they face enormous cognitive and emotional burdens when struggling to meet basic needs.” The findings underscore how economic hardship can make re-entry even more difficult and why smarter, more supportive policies are needed.

10/23/2025

Delicious meets healthy! Check out this pumpkin cheesecake smoothie recipe from the Flint Kids Cook Nutrition Team. Explore more nutrition resources here https://nutrition.publichealth.msu.edu/resources/

10/22/2025

MSU and the Flint community have been awarded a $250,000 grant to strengthen teens' mental health by making services more accessible—delivered in the right place, at the right time, and in a way that aligns with what kids and families need.

10/08/2025

Rx Kids will reach 100,000 more babies in the State of Michigan! 🎉 We are proud to help lead this bold effort to improve health outcomes and economic stability for Michigan families.

Every baby deserves a strong start. 💚

The State of Michigan is investing $270 million to expand Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash support program.

The college is proud to support Dr. Mona Hanna's tireless efforts to reduce poverty, support moms and give babies a healthier beginning. She is living the mission of serving the people of Michigan!

10/07/2025

Still time to enroll and become a Spartan in Public Health. Application deadline extended to November 5th!
🛜 100% online curriculum; work while pursuing your degree
📢 Competitive in-state tuition for all students
🤝 Personalized mentoring from application through graduation
❤️ Complimentary student membership to the American Public Health Association

Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor for a one-on-one conversation about your career goals at Bookings.CHM.MPH_Advising@booking.msu.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/book/Bookings.CHM.MPH_Advising@booking.msu.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true

08/26/2025

“Together we will bring change. Together we will make a difference.” Thanks to Bishop Bernadel Jefferson for sharing her inspirational words about how the Flint community is in a partnership with MSU and helped co-create the College of Human Medicine Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health!

08/25/2025

New semester. New start.

Welcome to our new and returning MSU Public Health students!

08/18/2025

New talent Alert. 📢 Dr. Carolyn Lauckner joins our research team! She uses modern communication technologies to promote healthy behaviors. Her focus is on reducing substance and alcohol use. She has also collaborated on research to address food insecurity through food-as-medicine approaches. Welcome to MSU!